Lie Down and Listen: 

A Sound Journey to Mars

Christina McMaster - Piano and Tibetan bowl sound healing 

Tom Middleton - electronic soundscapes 

Embark on an extraordinary sonic voyage with Luke Jerram’s breathtaking installation, Mars, presented through a deeply immersive listening experience curated by Christina McMaster, pianist, composer and visionary founder of Lie Down and Listen, alongside the innovative award-winning composer and sensory designer, Tom Middleton.

As you recline on soft, supportive mattresses, you'll be invited to deeply relax and expand your perception, simulate your imagination, transcending the bounds of Earth’s gravity and atmosphere. 

Here, the auditory rules of our world dissolve into the unique, otherworldly conditions of Mars and the vastness of space.

Drawing from authentic data points gathered from Mars exploration, Tom and Christina have created an epic and emotional soundscape of acoustic and electronic music that echoes the scientific discoveries about our celestial neighbour. 

You’ll connect to something beyond yourself - a spiritual experience that not only propels us to contemplate humanity's future physical expansion into the cosmos but also challenges us to reimagine space and expansion from a deeply personal, introspective perspective—all while remaining grounded here on Earth.

While Earth remains our only home, this sonic journey is designed to bring into sharp focus the stark differences and profound challenges of life on Mars. Through this powerful sense of awe, we hope to inspire a re-evaluation of our priorities and a renewed understanding of our place in the universe.